Health & Safety Lead - Marine and Waterway Operations

Position Overview

The Health & Safety Lead - Marine and Waterway Operations will serve as both a technical specialist and strategic leader, supporting a growing portfolio of complex over-water projects while helping to build and scale a global health and safety function.

Strategy & Execution

• Develop, implement, and oversee detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs/JHAs), and emergency response procedures specific to over-water and marine-based work.
• Serve as the senior safety authority in the field, with stop-work authority across high-risk activities conducted from vessels, barges, docks, and shoreline structures.
• Ensure safe execution of field programs involving:
• Marine and overwater sampling programs
• Vibracore and sediment coring operations
• Sediment, surface water, and tissue sample collection
• Bathymetric surveys and associated marine geophysical activities
• Coordinate over-water emergency preparedness, including man-over-board response planning, rescue equipment readiness, and drills.

Develop & Lead Global Strategy

• Drive the creation and implementation of a global health and safety strategy, systems, and framework that scales across offices, remote teams, and field operations.
• Ensure consistency in policies, standards, and application across all regions while adapting to local regulatory requirements.
• Advise leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices in both general and marine-specific safety.

Train & Empower

• Build and deliver training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership, with emphasis on over-water safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements and maintain documentation standards.
• Promote a strong, behavior-based safety culture across all levels of the organization.

Specific Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing detailed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) for complex over-water and marine field work.
• Direct experience supporting and managing safety for:
• Marine and overwater sampling programs
• Vibracore and sediment coring operations
• Sediment, surface water, and tissue sample collection
• Bathymetric surveys and marine geophysical activities
• Strong experience managing high-risk over-water hazards, including drowning risk, vessel interface, currents, weather exposure, and unstable work surfaces.
• Proven ability to act as the lead safety authority on complex field projects, including subcontractor and marine crew oversight.
• Experience coordinating vessel safety, marine contractors, and offshore or nearshore operations (offshore oil & gas experience is highly relevant).
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, task-specific risk assessments, and integration of safety into field execution.
• 10+ years of progressive health and safety experience, including leadership in complex, multi-site or global environments.
• Experience in environmental consulting, remediation, or marine-based project work is strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and enforce safety standards.

Education and Licenses

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• First Aid / CPR / AED required.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Marine or small-vessel safety training or certification
• Over-water rescue or emergency response training

Benefits

• Generous Vacation Policy
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k w/matching options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• Bonus Opportunities

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer.